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Hey hey! I am soooo new to this podcast thing, so bear with me. The purpose of this podcast is to open a space where people can listen and understand that they are not alone. There is no set content or set agenda, but just my thoughts and the the wisdom given to me from experience. So if the title of an episode sparks an interest, give it a listen!
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Pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the experience of listening to Lesley Pascuzzi, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator talk with various guests on the main topics emerging from Lamaze Australia's recent survey on the experiences of pregnant women and new parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Gain some evidence based knowledge and confidence as you approach labour, birth and the 4th Trimester with your baby.
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Alex and Shane are joined by some noisy cicadas while they chat about their worst character traits, and the importance of being able to be flexible as parents. Creator of the CBC kid's show "Jeremy and Jazzy," and acclaimed Canadian musician, Jeremy Fisher, discusses the importance of play based education, creating "Jeremy and Jazzy," and music as …
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Alex and Shane tune in for an 8th anniversary special, where they talk all about their experiences with relationships and marriage. Social media sensation Alexia Delarosa (@lex.delarosa) joins to discuss her fast-growing account, how she got into the social media sphere, and whether her account is reality, satire, or somewhere in the middle. Alexia…
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Alex and Shane tune in for a special DATE NIGHT episode from the lake house, where they talk relationships and marriage. Maks Chmerkovskiy (So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, The Traitors) discusses being a father during the postpartum period, going on tour with kids, whether work/life balance exists, and his efforts as a Ukrainian…
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Alex talks about trusting other family members during big moments for your kids, and shares advice on prepping kids on safety and consent before heading off to camp and school. Renowned Toronto divorce lawyer, Justin Lee (@jlee.jd), answers questions about divorce, separation, whether a prenup is a good idea, mistakes people make that turn divorce …
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Alex and Shane welcome the incredible Sinéad Bovell: a model, futurist, UN Speaker, and founder of WAYE. Sinéad discusses the pros and cons of AI and quickly changing technology, the ways in which regular people will be able to use it to their advantage, and the precautions we should take. And, she helps Alex put to bed some irrational "Terminato…
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Alex and Shane chat about summertime parenting, wedding season, and what makes a summer memorable to kids. The knowledgeable and effervescent face behind Go Clean Co, Sarah McAllister, joins to discuss the business behind her account, her best cleaning tips, the most horrific messes that she's seen, and where Alex is going wrong with her family's l…
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Alex and Shane chat about the Nesta Archeron Stair Challenge, the best running shoes for middle aged people with bodies that hurt, and getting trolled online by Southerners. The hilarious host of The Really Good Podcast, Bobbi Althoff, discusses her life as a massively growing creator, shares her experience giving birth as a first time mom, and cha…
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Alex chats about "F Trudeau" car flags, a new concussion, and when people let Romantasy ruin their love lives (and positive routes we can take instead). The incomparable ⁣Zoe Potter (@lovezoepotter) joins to discuss intuitive eating, body acceptance, and living as a personality online, in a refreshing, fun conversation! Listener questions are answe…
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Alex and Shane chat about the pros and cons of kindergarten graduations, badly behaved parents, and how to recover when you make a public faux pas. ⁣Author of I See You: Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More - Without More Work!, Amy Kemp, discusses how busy women can make the most out of their lives without actually taking on more w…
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Alex and Shane chat about why gifting dads a "spa day" might be the best idea ever, and Harvard's new study discussing the possibility of aliens living among us (we all know someone who MIGHT be an alien, after all). ⁣ Quigley Goode (@officiallyquigley) joins for an awesome conversation about her career in fashion and music, and getting thrown head…
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Alex outlines how she prepped Lucy for a successful MRI, the scariest part about the situation, and the bozos who smoke outside of children’s hospitals. ⁣ ⁣ Dr. Ashurina Ream - who you’d know as @psychedmommy - joins to discuss parental anger, shame, and guilt, and how to set better boundaries and expectations for yourself within your own home.⁣ ⁣ …
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Alex and Shane chat about the difficulties of trying to have a night on the town when you're middle-aged, and having those "perfect" weekends. Wendy Lau of The Kwendy Home (@thekwendyhome) graces the podcast with her joyous presence talking all things HOME: why we should aim for cozy and practical over chic and aesthetic, renovation pitfalls and ti…
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Alex and Shane have an - ahem - crappy situation on their hands, and debate the best way to unclog a toilet, and see what the internet experts have to say on the matter. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like platonic friendships, Shane's Canadian Screen Awards nomination, expressing colostrum, and so much more!…
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Alex breaks down her thoughts on the Harrison Butker commencement speech, and reads angry comments left to her after satirizing it on Instagram. She chats about the importance of stay at home mothers, working mothers, and women who are not mothers at all. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like watching possibly …
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Shane is about to begin A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Alex couldn't be more excited. They hypothesize whether or not he will be able to legitimately get into the series, and what will come of it. Will Shane become the new SJM fangirl? Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the massive Taylor Swift "hate commu…
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Alex is joined by the lovely Ariana Joy Christie to discuss feeling like “new” moms, the pressure on parents to be perfect, and how to recover when you lose your cool with your kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the viral “9 minute” parenting theory, the hardest parts about parenting, and so much more!…
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Alex and Shane break down their holiday in St. Martin, discussing the best parts, what they'd do differently, why they will visit the same hotel again, travelling tantrums, and how to effectively travel with grandparents. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to keep your cool, safety in St. Martin, and so …
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Alex is joined by friend, and host of The Mom Room podcast Renee Reina! They discuss Jonathan Haidt's new book, The Anxious Generation, and the real-life impacts of tech on kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like wills, allowing young teens alcohol at home, and so much more!…
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Alex and Shane chat about their upcoming family vacation to St. Martin, the pronunciation of the island's name, and discuss the things that make travel with kids a little less hectic. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Princess Catherine's right to privacy, nut-free schools, how to explain sex to kids and so…
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Alex and Shane celebrate 200 EPISODES! Not including "Date Nights" or "Mini Episodes" which bring it to almost 300, but who's counting?! They chat about becoming St. Paddy's Day people, a TV premiere, and what to do when you don't like playing pretend with your kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Kelly …
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Alex and Shane chat about this chaotic time period in their life, and how they attempt to make their kids feel seen and loved throughout it. Lori Sugarman-Li discusses her new children’s book, “Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family.” This is a VITAL read for families - in the hosts’ humble opinions - that helps lay a foundation for teaching…
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Alex and Shane chat about times they've caught themselves giving questionable parental advice to their kids, and how to approach conversations when your child is scared of something. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like initiating intimacy, what kind of spouses you'd pick for your partner if you died, kidney d…
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Alex and Shane chat about the best and worst parts of the holidays. They discuss the importance of intergenerational friendships, and the loss of Shane's friend, who made a huge impact on his life Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like whether keto is actually good, talking about "diets" in front of kids, priori…
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Alex and Shane chat about the importance of finding a good family doctor, navigating a possible neurodiverse diagnosis, and the weirdness of the online world! Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like gender dynamics in the medical world, when kids know right from wrong, identifying as a cat, and so much more! . . …
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Alex chats about how she got her lost luggage issue resolved, and why forcing her kids to endure intense swimming lessons was one of her best parenting decisions, despite it being at odds with her typical parenting "style." Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like weird nursery rhymes, cozy cardio, and so much mor…
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Alex and Shane chat about their wild NYC adventure, overcoming an airport lockdown, lost luggage, flight cancellations, and a run-in with NYPD. Did they end up hanging with Nicole Kidman? Listen and find out! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This episode is proudly supported by: Magic Mind our favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing…
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